Child Restraint: Description and Operation
Child Safety SeatWARNING: ALWAYS KEEP THE BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTON POINTING UPWARD AND AWAY FROM THE CHILD SAFETY SEAT; WITH THE TONGUE BETWEEN THE CHILD SAFETY SEAT AND THE RELEASE BUTTON AS SHOWN IN THE FOLLOWING ILLUSTRATION. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL UNBUCKLING OF THE SAFETY BELT IF THE CHILD SAFETY SEAT HITS THE RELEASE BUTTON. RELEASE OF THE SAFETY BELT COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURIES.
Use a child's safety seat that is recommended for the size and weight of the child. Always follow the child's safety seat manufacturer's instructions when installing and using the child's safety seat. When installing a child's safety seat be sure to use the correct safety belt buckle for that seating position and make sure the tongue is securely fastened in the buckle (as shown in the provided illustration).
NOTE: End release buckle shown, side release buckle typical.
Child Safety Seat Locking Clip
The locking clip must be used to secure a child safety seat when your vehicle has a shoulder and lap belt with a sliding tongue. Every seat belt that requires a locking clip is identified on the belt, with the label as shown in the following illustration. The locking clip is installed on a sample piece of belt webbing to show proper installation.
If you do not use a locking clip, injuries could result from the child safety seat tipping over during normal vehicle braking or cornering.
The Locking Clip Kit (F03Z5461248) can be obtained free from any Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer.